Ryobi RY43161 User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DEL OPERADOR
ELECTRIC POLE SAW
SCIE ÉLECTRIQUE DE MANCHE
ELÉCTRICA SIERRA DE PÉRTIGA
RY43161
ALL VERSIONS
TOUTES LES VERSIONS
TODAS LAS VERSIONES
Cette électrique de manche a été conçu et fabriqué conformément
à nos strictes normes de fiabilité, simplicité d’emploi et sécurité
d’utilisation. Correctement entretenu, cet outil vous donnera des
années de fonctionnement robuste et sans problème.
AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire les risques de
blessures, l’utilisateur doit lire et veiller à bien comprendre le
manuel d’utilisation avant d’employer ce produit.
Su eléctrica sierra de pértiga ha sido diseñado y fabricado de
conformidad con nuestras estrictas normas para brindar fiabilidad,
facilidad de uso y seguridad para el operador. Con el debido cuidado,
le brindará muchos años de sólido funcionamiento y sin problemas.
ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones,
el usuario debe leer y comprender el manual del operador antes
de usar este producto.
CONSERVER CE MANUEL POUR
FUTURE RÉFÉRENCE GUARDE ESTE MANUAL PARA
FUTURAS CONSULTAS
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Your pole saw has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and opera-
tor safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using
this product.

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Introduction .......................................................................................................................................2
Introduction / Introducción
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................................ 3-4
Instructions importantes concernant la sécurité / Instrucciones de seguridad importantes
Specific Safety Rules .................................................................................................................... 4-5
Règles de sécurité particulières / Reglas de seguridad específicas
Symbols ........................................................................................................................................ 6-7
Symboles / Símbolos
Electrical............................................................................................................................................8
Caractéristiques électriques / Aspectos eléctricos
Features....................................................................................................................................... 9-10
Caractéristiques / Características
Assembly................................................................................................................................... 10-11
Assemblage / Armado
Operation................................................................................................................................... 12-15
Utilisation / Funcionamiento
Maintenance.............................................................................................................................. 16-21
Entretien / Mantenimiento
Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................22
Dépannage / Corrección de problemas
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................23
Garantie / Garantía
Parts Ordering and Service............................................................................................... Back Page
Commande de pièces et réparation / Pedidos de piezas y servicio ......................................................... Page arrière / Pág. posterior
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES / ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION / INTRODUCCIÓN
This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance,
and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain
and operate.
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Ce produit offre de nombreuses fonctions destinées à rendre son utilisation plus plaisante et satisfaisante.
Lors de la conception de ce produit, l’accent a été mis sur la sécurité, les performances et la fiabilité,
afin d’en faire un outil facile à utiliser et à entretenir.
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Este producto ofrece numerosas características para hacer más agradable y placentero su uso. En el
diseño de este producto se ha conferido prioridad a la seguridad, el desempeño y la fiabilidad, por lo
cual se facilita su manejo y mantenimiento.

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WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal
injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
For safe operation, read and understand all
instructions before using this product. Be
familiar with all controls and proper use of the
machine. Follow all safety instructions. Failure
to follow all safety instructions listed below, can
result in serious personal injury.
Do not allow children or untrained individuals
to use this unit.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with
head protection.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, long
sleeves, boots, and gloves. Do not wear loose
fitting clothing, short pants, sandals, or go
barefoot. Do not wear jewelry of any kind.
Secure long hair above shoulder level to prevent
entanglement in moving parts.
Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least
50 ft. away.
Stay Alert — Watch what you are doing; use
common sense. Do not operate this unit when
you are tired, ill, or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Do not operate in poor lighting.
Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach.
Overreaching can result in loss of balance or
exposure to hot surfaces.
Keep all parts of your body away from any
moving part.
Inspecttheunitbeforeeachuseforloosefasteners,
etc. Replace any damaged parts before use.
When not in use, product should be stored
indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the
reach of children.
Use only original manufacturer’s replacement
parts. Failure to do so may cause poor
performance, possible injury, and will void your
warranty.
Do not, under any circumstance, use any
attachment or accessory on this product which
was not provided with the product or identified
as appropriate for use with this product in the
operator’s manual.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not use the
product in damp or wet locations. Do not use
in rain.
Use the right appliance. Do not use the product
for any job except that for which it is intended.
Do not operate from steps, a ladder, rooftop,
tree, or unstable support. Stable footing on
a solid surface enables better control of the
product in unexpected situations.
Do not force the product. It will do the job better
and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it was designed.
DANGER — Keep hands away from cutting
area. Keep both hands on handles when power
is on.
CAUTION — Blade coasts after being turned
off.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other) and will require the use of a polarized
extension cord. The plug will fit into a polarized
extension cord only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the extension cord, reverse the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a correct
polarized extension cord. A polarized extension
cord will require the use of a polarized wall
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized wall
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install the proper wall outlet. Do not change
the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle,
or extension cord plug in any way.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to
carry the product or to disconnect the plug from
an outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged
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cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be
sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. A wire gauge
size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for
an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. If in
doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller
the gauge number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
 WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJTW-A, or SJTOW-A. These cords are rated for
outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s)
to be used for the product. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and
may be used for this measure of safety.
Kickback is a dangerous reaction that can lead
to serious injury. Kickback may occur when the
moving chain contacts an object at the upper
portion of the tip of the guide bar or when the
wood closes in and pinches the chain in the
cut. Contact at the upper portion of the tip of
the guide bar can cause the chain to dig into
the object and stop the chain for an instant.
The result is a lightning-fast, reverse reaction
which kicks the guide bar up and back toward
the operator. If the chain is pinched along the
top of the guide bar, the guide bar can be driven
rapidly back toward the operator, which can
cause loss of control and may result in serious
injury. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety
devices built into the product.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you
can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise.
Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
Use pole saw for cutting wood only. Do not use
for cutting non-wood items.
Make sure that the area in which you are cutting
is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of
the guide bar contact a log, branch, fence, or
any other obstruction while you are operating
the unit. Have a planned retreat path.
Do not grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding the
product.
Cut only when visibility and light are adequate
for you to see clearly.
To protect yourself from electrocution, do not
operate within 50 feet of overhead electrical
lines.
Before starting the motor, make sure the chain
is not contacting any object.
To protect yourself from falling branches, do not
stand directly under the branch or limb being
cut. This unit should not be held at an angle over
60° from ground level.
Turn off the motor and make sure cutting
attachment has stopped before setting unit
down.
Follow the sharpening and maintenance
instructions for the saw chain.
Use only the replacement guide bars and low
kickback chains specified for the unit.
Do not operate the saw with one hand! Serious
injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or
any combination of these persons may results
from one hand operation. This saw intended for
two-handed use.
Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized
brush and saplings because slender material
may catch the saw chain and be whipped
toward you or pull you off balance.
When cutting a limb that is under tension, be
alert for spring back so that you will not be struck
when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
To avoid accidental starting, never carry plugged
in product with finger on switch. Be sure switch
is off when plugging in.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain product with care. Keep cutting edge
sharp and clean for best performance and to
reduce the risk of injury. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
Inspect cord periodically and, if damaged, have
it repaired by an authorized service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil and grease.
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the
product, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that
it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other condition that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that
is damaged should be properly repaired or
replaced by an authorized service center unless
indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Disconnect the plug from power source when
not in use, before servicing, and when changing
accessories.
Service on the product must be performed
by qualified repair personnel only. Service
or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in injury to the user or
damage to the product.
If the power supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an
authorized service center to avoid risk.
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use
this product. If you loan someone this product,
loan them these instructions also to prevent
misuse of the product and possible injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES